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  1. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think it’s just about each individual vacation scheme student considering what’s important/non negotiable for their career and then making sure they either look for those elements for the scheme or at least ask different people about their experiences that would demonstrate those elements...
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

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  3. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You could try some paralegal temp agencies as an option, but if you have 4 weeks of work experience in a few weeks time and then a VS in June, it will be difficult to find anything that isn't temp work. A few weeks between jobs is not going to be an issue for firms though - this is very common...
  4. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Unfortunately there is no set process for this. Some firms may restrict you from doing vacation schemes if you have accepted a TC, but this may not just be your TC firm, it can also be your VS firms that also have this term. It is worthwhile checking any written offers (both TC and VS) for such...
  5. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    As you have another offer to decide on, it is fine to ask the firm for an update on the timelines or a decision so you know how to manage the other offer accordingly.
  6. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    One very minor mistake like this is unlikely to be an issue on its own.
  7. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Many congratulations and incredibly well done! PS - posts like this make my day (even more than the sun shining!!).
  8. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would contact the firm and explain you have a vacation scheme on the dates available and ask whether there is any flexibility or alternative dates.
  9. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    To name a few: Verbal communication skills Self awareness Emotional intelligence Being able to read a room and the people in it Collaboration A willingness to learn from others A willingness to impart your knowledge on others Active listening Negotiation Flexibility/adaptability Patience...
  10. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t think it’s productive to state a whole group of people as being discriminatory, just as it wouldn’t be productive to assume all of them are not. Partners are not a homogenous group. Good interviewers (no matter what their job title or seniority) will be able to put their conscious or...
  11. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'd give them a call rather than email too.
  12. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Given it is an Easter scheme, give it until tomorrow morning and then follow up as that will effectively be two weeks to get the documentation and do the necessary on-boarding.
  13. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would consider what you think you will be aspects of the job that will be more difficult. I would try to avoid the very obvious like long hours, challenging work, and focus more on specific responsibilities or tasks that might not play to your strengths, but then try to build in how you will...
  14. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For most firms probably not, but I would try to wear something very subtle/small if you are concerned - most people are unlikely to even spot it if you wear something not obvious.
  15. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would still look to reschedule the interview over missing a day of the VS - firms are used to candidates rescheduling and if you explain to the interview firm you are rescheduling as you have a vacation scheme, they are likely to move you again. Unless your vacation scheme is during the...
  16. TCLA Community Assistant

    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Amazing news! Congratulations
  17. TCLA Community Assistant

    pre employment checks for VS/TC

    Was the bar work only presented as one month, just the wrong month (April instead of June)? Or was it presented like you worked there for three months when you only worked there for one? The extracurriculars won't be checked as it is not employment.
  18. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The SRA won’t go back to the LPC - they need a model of assessment that assesses everyone in the same way, including foreign qualified lawyers and apprentices. It’s likely to be an assessment rather than a course that needs to be completed for this reason.
  19. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Difficult to know exactly beyond either replicating the training model (just outside of the apprenticeship funding) or finding an alternative method. Probably a good question to ask them at events or at interview, or to check in with the firm if you already have an offer from them.
  20. TCLA Community Assistant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I'd say a setback is slightly different to a challenge. A setback is "a reversal of progress" while a challenge could be something that just is difficult. There are likely to be many examples that could be used for both a setback and a challenge, but not every challenge could lead to a setback.

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